Physician- Addiction and Primary Care (MD/DO)

HealthRIGHT 360; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

15 paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360’s San Mateo Clinic seeks a Staff Physician – MD/DO to provide comprehensive primary care and addiction treatment within an integrated model. You will supervise APs, collaborate with mental health staff, and participate in quality improvement and organizational initiatives.

The role requires California medical licensure, board certification in primary care/addiction, DEA, and BCLS/CPR. On-site leadership and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified in primary care and/or addiction.
• Graduation from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.
• Valid California physician license.
• DEA certificate.
• BCLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care and addiction treatment within credentialed privileges.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers and clinical staff; participate in performance appraisals and hiring decisions.
• Ensure timely patient care, referrals, and follow-ups; maintain charting protocols and licensing compliance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and drive system changes to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

California medical license

Board certification in primary care

DEA Certificate

BCLS/CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

The Integrated Care Center Clinic is a federally qualified health center that provides primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatry, dental care, and more. We provide care to those most in need including those who are suffering from homelessness, mental illness, substance use, mental illness, and chronic medical conditions. We provide team based care in an integrated care setting. We are looking for a mission driven, service leader who works well in a team, has experience with managing and supporting staff, champions quality improvement, leads change, and is excited to innovate.

Benefits And Perks

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

The Required Work Schedule For This Position Is

HealthRIGHT 360 San Mateo Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center that is focused on providing primary care and addiction treatment. Our target population are those that are suffering from substance use disorder, mental illness, experiencing homelessness, or have a history with the criminal justice system. We provide trauma informed care under a harm reduction philosophy. This is a small practice with 2 to 3 providers and support staff. We work closely with the county that provides case management for many of the clients.

Job Summary

It is the responsibility of the Staff Physician – MD/DO – to act as a clinical leader by providing quality primary care services and substance use disorder treatment to HealthRIGHT360 (HR360) SM clinic patients in an integrated delivery model, helping to grow the overall practice, and promoting team functioning. The staff physician, MD/DO, provides full supervision in addition clinical supervision and oversight for Advanced Practice Providers including entering into Collaborative Agreements with the Advanced Practice Provider, providing supervision and having input in the clinical review, performance appraisal, peer review and hiring and termination providers and clinical support staff Also provides supervision to the healthcare treatment team. Supervises the medical assistant functions which are under the purview of the provider.

Clinical Care Responsibilities: Provides comprehensive primary care and addiction treatment, within the scope of credentialed privileges and standardized procedures, to HR360 patients within an integrated delivery model according to pre-arranged schedules, documenting care promptly and following charting protocols and applicable CA state licensing requirements; completes patient sessions in a timely manner; ensures appropriate follow-up for all aspects of ordered care (e.g., specialty referrals, laboratory results, radiology reports, etc.); responds to patient requests for information and assistance (e.g., form completion, prescription refills, etc.) in a timely manner; works collaboratively with mental health staff to facilitate integration between primary care and mental health in order to improve patient outcomes; provides on-call after-hours availability on a rotating basis, obtains and maintains licensure, DEA registration and BCLS/CPR certification; attends continuing professional education programs, at the request or with the approval of supervisor, demonstrating participation in required hours of continuing medical education according to California law.

Leadership/Supervision Responsibilities: Provides clinical leadership, supervision and oversight to advanced practice providers, support staff, nurses, medical assistants, patient care coordinators, and interns/students. Enters into collaborative agreement with an advanced practice provider including full supervision in addition to clinical supervision, input into the performance appraisal, peer review and hiring or termination of the provider or clinical support staff. Demonstrates comfort in changing systems, champions change, and leads change processes.

Performance and Quality Improvement Responsibilities: Meets benchmarks for applicable quality indicators as noted in the annual quality improvement plan including the development of an appropriately sized continuity panel of patients and the maintenance of current productivity standards; along with colleagues, assists in continuous quality improvement through on-going problem/needs identification and problem solving and, as requested, acts as change champion or lead in improvement activities.

Organizational Responsibilities: Supervises advanced practice providers, support staff including nurse and medical assistants, students, interns and residents; maintains availability for various administrative/clinical duties as requested by supervisor (e.g., case presentations; in-service training to staff; represents HealthRIGHT 360 at and/or attends professional conferences, in-service trainings, and meetings at the request or with approval of supervisor; completes all mandatory trainings on an annual basis).

Required

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school
• Possession of a valid California license as a physician
• Possession of national board certification in primary care and/or addiction.
• Possession of BCLS/CPR certification
• Possession of DEA Certificate
• Minium 2-3 years of practice in community health center or relevant practice/experience providing primary care and addiction treatment.

Desired

• Experience with EPIC
• Experience working with populations with varying lifestyles, ages, sexual orientations, ethnic and culture backgrounds and economic status
• Experience working successfully with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self sufficiency
• Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese or other Medicaid threshold language

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.

Covid-19 vaccine and booster is required for this position. Exemptions are not accepted.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.